Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Jasper/Newton Counties Soil and Water Conservation District report on cover crops (click here to see the whole report) is further proof of the efficacy of cover crops. Some highlights: Here are the goals farmers (in their own words) are … Continue reading →

Problems can arise with any crop, and the problems multiply when management is lax. Cover crops are no exception. Annual ryegrass has proven to be a valuable cover crop in numerous locations throughout the Midwest, Eastern Seaboard, Northern Plains states … Continue reading →